The Medinah Shrine Clowns were founded in
1949 as part of the Northwest Suburban Shrine Club, and were
formally activated as a Medinah Unit in July of 1963. Each member of the group has a
unique physical
appearance, and many develop "gimmicks" and skills for the entertainment of
their audiences,
with most members skilled in "baloonology"- or the art of making various figures
from balloons.
Members of the Medinah Clowns perform as many
as 100 times a year before audiences at the
Shriners Hospital for Children®, as well as in many parades, parties and various other
occasions.
Meet the Clowns:
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Bakin
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Bingo
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Combo
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Cy-Lo
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Frisco
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Gotcha
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Hot
Dog
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Inky
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Irish
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Jay
Jay
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Jaymus
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Judgie
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Mojo
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Nuttin
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O'Doc
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Patches
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Peanut
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Pee Wee
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Popcorn
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Scruffee
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Stormy
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Strawberry
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Tapper
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Z-Bo
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